Answers to frequently asked questions about hepatitis C are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Hepatitis C Program. Learn about transmission and risk, testing and diagnosis, treatment, daily living, cirrhosis, and transplants.

This site provides important information related to Hepatitis B and pregnant women. Included are questions to ask the doctor, information about tests, vaccinations, breast feeding, labor and delivery guidelines, and more.

This online fact sheet presents basic information about hepatitis C in a question and answer format. The document provides a general overview of the disorder that includes risk factors, the effect of hepatitis C on the liver, and mode of transmission.

Learn how vaccinations help ensure the safety and health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases, where immunizations are provided, vaccination coverage levels, and publications provided.

Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they help all children by eliminating serious childhood diseases. Learn about the different types of vaccines and when your child needs to be vaccinated.

Users may select a state name to find liver specialists skilled in treating Hepatitis B (HBV). The directory listings include information about drug therapies used and clinical trials in which the doctor is involved.

This chart offers information on the differences between Hepatitis A, B, and C. Information includes how the disease spreads, who should be vaccinated, what to do if you are infected, helpful treatments, and how hepatitis may be prevented.

Hepatitis B vaccine, usually a three-dose series, is recommended for all children 0-18 years of age. Learn how Hepatitis B, a liver disease, is spread and prevented, and steps to take if you have been exposed to HBV or have chronic HBV infection.

Children from areas where hepatitis B is common (Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe) are frequently infected with hepatitis B early in life. Families adopting children from areas where hepatitis B is common should have their children tested as soon as possible after arrival in this country.

Hepatitis Foundation International invites your participation in the Online Learning Center which contains list of resources that serve to educate individuals, patients, and health care providers about hepatitis and liver disease.

Hepatitis A is caused by a virus, and is spread by contact with an infected person’s stool. Find out about the hepatitis A vaccine, and other measures you can take to avoid getting sick. These measures are particularly important if you are planning to travel to foreign countries.

Find answers to common questions about Hepatitis B, a liver disease that spreads by contact with a person infected with the hepatitis B virus. Learn how you can protect yourself and others from this disease.

Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Learn more about the importance of immunization against many infectious diseases such as chickenpox, measles, polio, Hepatitis B, and more.

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